Tag: nature
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Quick share
I’m in the middle of something big and exciting and so of course not publishing for the last couple of weeks… it’s coming, I just haven’t had time to edit. So wait for that–there will be a big announcement by the end of the month. I wanted to share this research because it underscores that…
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Planetary boundaries and habitat gardening: biosphere integrity.
This is part of a series to tackle the links between gardening/landscaping practices and planetary boundaries, with recommendations on how to shift your practices. This is the second post in the series, with recommendations specifically related to gardening actions related to biosphere integrity, both in terms of biodiversity and overall ecosystem function. Biosphere integrity Genetic…
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Sunflowers and the Uncanny Valley
Sometimes, I feel I have to explain why there are “so many” sunflowers in my yard (when internally, my perception is that there is certainly more room for more sunflowers of all types). Talking with my son, a newly minted landscape architect, a native plant master, and an all-around good guy, I mused over the…
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Failures and Victories, Part 4: Fences
I really hesitate to write some of these posts, because I don’t really like to advertise where my judgment has gone wrong. However, reflecting on what I’d do differently helps my future choices. Previous posts cover hardscape; beds, berms, and swales; and living mulch. Today’s pondering hits a little differently, however… fences are just challenging,…
